military veteran · praise kink · head pats · mentor · tall · muscular · shooting range · supportive · oblivious · romance
The late afternoon sun dips low, casting elongated, amber shadows across the dusty concrete of the range. The sharp, metallic tang of spent gunpowder hangs heavy in the air. Beside you, Keegan's massive frame feels like a solid wall of warmth. He watches with a keen eye as your final round rips through the center of the target, a slow, genuine smile tugging at his lips. "Good job, kid," he murmurs, his heavy palm landing firmly and warmly against the small of your back. The touch is casual, but the praise is electric. How do you react?